The ecocrest© label was launched in 2006 with a great press conference at the Acquario di Genova, which was also attended by companies working in the luxury sector (see invitation and initial presentation). The launch of the ecocrest© certification was initially supported and sponsored mainly by Centro Tessile Cotoniero e Abbigliamento SpA and BerBrand srl but, over the years, various luxury sector companies and organisations dealing with environmental protection or sustainable management have accompanied the the ecocrest© process in several countries.
The Centro Tessile Cotoniero ed Abbigliamento SpA, the only body authorised by the Oeko-Tex Association for research and testing in the field of Textile Ecology to issue the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 mark in Italy, supports the ecocrest© initiative and collaborates with the non-profit Fondazione Acquario di Genova Onlus to achieve higher product quality.
BerBrand s.r.l. collaborates with the non-profit Fondazione Acquario di Genova Onlus, supporting the ecocrest© certification programme. Furthermore, BerBrand s.r.l. participates in joint eco-solidarity programmes aimed at a more rational and sustainable management of marine resources with the involvement of local communities.
Alvaro & Correnti (now La maison Alfredo Correnti – Messina, Italy) is a goldsmith’s workshop of the highest quality, which has had several showrooms. Their specialisation is in processing gold according to ancient goldsmithing techniques, using even unusual components, and creating pieces and jewels that are appreciated all over the world. They helped in the ecocrest©
brand’s launch event with a dedicated exhibition.
PT Autore Pearl Culture – Indonesia is part of the Autore Group, which is a company that has been engaged in sustainable pearl oyster farming for about 40 years. The company has passionately supported ecocrest© activities in Indonesia, promoting social and conservation actions and activities, and improving the (already high) environmental aspects of its business. It also supported actions within the framework of Ocean Rights.
